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251 West 26th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

1
DOB Complaints
31
311 Housing Calls
16
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

89
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 89% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 251 West 26th Street

The five-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement building at 251 West 26th Street in Chelsea, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Eric Margules, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most significantly, there are currently four open plumbing-related complaints from January 2025 involving toilet issues, along with unresolved problems related to a cabinet. The building has also faced electrical safety concerns, with open violations as of August 2024 requiring repairs to missing electrical outlet covers on the fourth and fifth stories, and issues with exposed electrical wires in the cellar area.

A 2023 inspection found encumbrances obstructing egress from fire escapes on the fifth story balcony, and there are ongoing concerns about fire door functionality in the boiler room and cellar. The building's elevator system was reportedly affected by a power outage in February 2023. The property has maintained good pest control records, with the most recent bedbug report from December 2024 showing zero infested units, and previous filings in 2022 and 2021 also indicating no infestations.

The building's food establishment has experienced periodic health inspections, with the most recent complaints in 2025 and 2024 being closed through standard health department procedures. Historical records show a pattern of rodent inspections between 2010 and 2012, with most showing compliance or passing results. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, recent bedbug and pest control records suggest effective management in that regard. However, the presence of multiple open plumbing and electrical safety violations as of mid-2025 warrants attention.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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251 West 26th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chelsea.

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1901
Total area 10025 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
16
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
31
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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251 West 26th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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251 West 26th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 251 West 26th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-01-242025-01-24Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-172025-01-17Plumbing-ToiletNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-01-172025-01-17Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-172025-01-17General-CabinetNon EmergencyOPEN
2023-02-242023-06-27General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 251 West 26th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-08-21COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR AT BOILER ROOMNone
2024-08-21COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-08-21BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2026 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUITABLE TIGHT COVER FOR THE HANDHOLE OPENING OF TRAP EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT SOUTH WALL TO CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRSNone
2024-08-21BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER TO ELECTRICAL SWITCH AT EAST WALL TO CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRSNone
2024-08-21BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT CELLARNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 251 West 26th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-13 23:48Food EstablishmentPlumbingClosedDOHMH
2025-01-24 13:01PLUMBINGTOILETOpenHPD
2025-01-17 12:20PLUMBINGTOILETOpenHPD
2025-01-17 12:20PLUMBINGTOILETOpenHPD
2025-01-17 12:20GENERALCABINETOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 251 West 26th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16310042023-03-10CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-03-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 251 West 26th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 251 West 26th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 251 West 26th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-160002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 251 West 26th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2012-12-20InitialPassed
2011-07-13InitialPassed
2010-07-27InitialPassed
2010-03-02ComplianceFailed for Other R
2010-02-01InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 251 West 26th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 251 West 26th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 251 West 26th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 251 West 26th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 251 West 26th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 251 West 26th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 251 West 26th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 251 West 26th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 251 West 26th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 251 West 26th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 251 West 26th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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